Alberta Toney

Mrs. Alberta Toney, 90, departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 30, 2021. 

She was born June 2, 1931 in Youngstown, OH. the daughter of Henry Sr. and Mattie Anderson Clinkscale.  She graduated from The Rayen High School in 1949.  She married Robert L. Toney Sr. December 26, 1949. To this union two children were born, Robert L.Toney Jr. and Teresa Toney.  She was employed at General Motors Lordstown for 25 years, retiring in1994.  She was a lifetime member of Donald Lockett VFW Post 6488 Women’s Auxillary.  She bowled for many years and was a member of “The Swans” bowling Team.  She was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, attending home and away games.  She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church where she served in the Usher’s Ministry. 

She leaves to mourn her loss and forever cherish her memory, her son Robert L. Jr. (LuCynthia) Toney and her daughter Teresa N. (James) Toney-Thomas of Hampton, VA., a granddaughter whom she reared, Shamia Wilson of Akron, OH.; 5 grandchildren Robert L. Toney III (Cynthia), TaQuaesa Toney Cleveland,OH, Tre’Dayza Thomas, James Thomas Jr. of Youngstown, Oh. and Aaliyah Thomas of Hampton, VA. 

Besides her husband of 46 years, she was preceded in death by her eight siblings; Rev. Henry Jr., Theodore “Booley”, Jefferson “Jeff”, and her twin Albert Clinkscale; her sisters, Mary Bess, Rosabelle Dubose and twin sisters Mattie P. Tate and Hattie Woods; and two grandchildren Adriane and Frederick Johnson. 

Visitation will be 9:00-10:00am Saturday November 6, 2021 at New Bethel Baptist Church with services at 10:00 a.m.  Guest are required to wear masks and practice social distancing. 

Service of Love and Dignity entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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